Catecholamine, any of various naturally occurring amines that function as neurotransmitters and hormones within the body. Catecholamines are characterized by a catechol group (a benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups) to which is attached an amine (nitrogen-containing) group. Among the catecholamines are dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). 1  All catecholamines are synthesized from the amino acid l-tyrosine according to the following sequence: tyrosine â dopa (dihydroxyphenylalanine) â dopamine â norepinephrine (noradrenaline) â epinephrine (adrenaline).
The name Maheen is of Persian origin. The meaning of Maheen is greatest. Maheen is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ma-heen.
[ syll. ma-kya, mak-ya ] The baby girl name Makya is pronounced as M EY KYAH â . Makya has its origins in the Native American language. The meaning of Makya is 'a huntress of eagles'.aby names that sound like Makya include Makyah, Maaja, Maasai, Maca, Macee, Macey (English), Macha, Machey, Machi (Japanese), Machie, Machy, Maci (English), Macie (English), Mackey (English), Mackie (English), Macy (English), Maecee, Maecey, Maeci, and Maecie.